London weather: Met Office issues weather alert - April 2022 14 day UK forecast - what’s the weather for May?

London should start to feel a little warmer next week with temperatures expected to be in the high teens.
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The Met Office has issued a yellow status weather warning for parts of England, including all of London.

The alert is active from just before 10am on Thursday through to 6.00pm.

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“Winds will strengthen across central England this morning with gusts widely 45-50 mph developing and a few places seeing gusts around 55 mph,” reads the warning on the Met Office website.

“Winds will ease from the west from later in the afternoon.”

What to expect:

  • Some delays to road, rail and air transport are likely.
  • Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer.
  • Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely.

London & South East England weather forecast:

Tonight:

This evening the wind eases and showers quickly fade away, leaving clear and chilly conditions. Later tonight cloud spread across southern areas, with a chance of coastal rain by daybreak. Minimum temperature 0 °C.

Friday:

Generally cloudy, with outbreaks of rain for southern areas, the rain most likely along the coast. The rain clears south late morning, with brighter conditions following and isolated showers. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

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Mainly dry with bright or sunny spells, except perhaps patchy rain arriving Monday. Rather cold initially, with frosty starts Saturday and Sunday, then becoming rather warm or warm for Monday.

UK long range weather forecast (Tuesday 12 April - Thursday 21 April)

“The start of the period is likely to be cloudy, with outbreaks of rain or drizzle for many areas, as well as some brighter spells in central and eastern parts,” according to the Met Office.

“Potential for strong winds and heavy rain at times, particularly in western areas.

“Temperatures generally warm.

“Moving further into April, unsettled conditions are expected to continue, particularly in the south and west.

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“Spells of rain and strong winds are expected for most areas, with occasional dry interludes.”

The Met Office added: “Temperatures expected to be above average.

“The heaviest rain and strongest winds likely over western hills, where some snow is possible.

“From mid-April, more settled conditions are expected with longer spells of dry and fine weather.

“However, changeable intervals are possible.

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“Above average temperatures should persist, however overnight frosts may occur.”

UK long range weather forecast (Friday 22 April - Friday 6 May)

“Towards the end of April high pressure should remain dominant, with spells of dry weather and below average precipitation becoming increasingly likely towards the end of the month.

“Temperatures are anticipated to stay above average during this period,” said the Met Office.”

Staying safe in a storm - be prepared, stay safe and protect property

Make sure you know what to do:

Before the storm

  • Secure loose objects such as ladders, garden furniture or anything else that could be blown into windows and other glazing and break them
  • Close and securely fasten doors and windows, particularly those on the windward side of the house, and especially large doors such as those on garages
  • Park vehicles in a garage, if available; otherwise keep them clear of buildings, trees, walls and fences
  • Close and secure loft trapdoors with bolts, particularly if roof pitch is less than 30°
  • If the house is fitted with storm shutters over the windows then ensure that these are closed and fastened
  • If chimney stacks are tall and in poor condition, move beds away from areas directly below them

During the storm

  • Stay indoors as much as possible
  • If you do go out, try not to walk or shelter close to buildings and trees
  • Keep away from the sheltered side of boundary walls and fences - if these structures fail, they will collapse on this side
  • Do not go outside to repair damage while the storm is in progress
  • If possible, enter and leave your house through doors in the sheltered side, closing them behind you
  • Open internal doors only as needed, and close them behind you
  • Take care when driving on exposed routes such as bridges, or high open roads, delay your journey or find alternative routes if possible
  • Slow down and be aware of side winds, particular care should be taken if you are towing or are a high sided vehicle
  • Do not drive unless your journey is really necessary

After the storm

  • Be careful not to touch any electrical/telephone cables that have been blown down or are still hanging
  • Do not walk too close to walls, buildings and trees as they could have been weakened
  • Make sure that any vulnerable neighbours or relatives are safe and help them make arrangements for any repairs

* Source: Windstorms The Facts - report for ABI 2000